2:3 ratio print sizes
Short answer: 2:3 is the shape of a standard photo. It covers 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30 and 24×36 inches. A file of 7,200 × 10,800 pixels prints all of them at 300 DPI.
All 2:3 sizes
| Print size | In cm | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 in | 10.2 × 15.2 cm | 1,200 × 1,800 |
| 8 × 12 in | 20.3 × 30.5 cm | 2,400 × 3,600 |
| 10 × 15 in | 25.4 × 38.1 cm | 3,000 × 4,500 |
| 12 × 18 in | 30.5 × 45.7 cm | 3,600 × 5,400 |
| 16 × 24 in | 40.6 × 61 cm | 4,800 × 7,200 |
| 20 × 30 in | 50.8 × 76.2 cm | 6,000 × 9,000 |
| 24 × 36 in | 61 × 91.4 cm | 7,200 × 10,800 |
When to use 2:3
- Photography, because most camera sensors shoot 2:3.
- Large posters: 24 × 36 is the classic poster size.
- Tall, narrow artwork, like botanical prints or full-length figures.
Cropping from another shape
If your artwork is square or 4:5, a 2:3 version loses some of the top and bottom (or the sides, in landscape). Choose where the crop is centred, so a face or a signature is not cut.
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Questions people ask
Is 4x6 the same ratio as 24x36?
Yes. Both are 2:3, so one large file prints both.
Is 8x10 a 2:3 ratio?
No. 8x10 is 4:5, a wider shape. It needs its own file.
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- 18×24 print size
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- How to resize art for every print size